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`` it 's okay .
just level it out .
you always want your runway target spot to stay in the same fixed spot on the windshield . ''
as megan stared ahead , she realized how close they were getting to the runway , and in turn , the ground .
suddenly she was n't so sure if she could land the plane .
it was one thing taking off , but it seemed like there was so much more that could go wrong when landing .
`` u-uh , p-pesh , '' she stammered .
`` yeah ? ''
he asked casually .
`` i do n't think i can do this . ''
she cut her eyes over to him .
`` i ca n't land the plane .
it 's too scary . ''
`` yes , you can . ''
megan shook her head furiously back and forth .
`` no really .
you need to take back the controls .
i could cause us to crash . ''
`` but i have faith in you . ''
`` really ? ''
`` of course .
i would n't let you do this if i did n't think you could . ''
she stole a glance at him , taking in his earnest expression .
god , he really and truly believed in her .
and it was n't just about the fact they were banging each other every chance they got alone .
no , he saw through to the real her .
after taking a deep breath , she felt herself slowly calming down .
`` fine .
i 'll try , but i 'm not making any promises . ''
`` that 's my girl , '' pesh replied .
`` what should i do now ? ''
`` all right , now you need to pull the throttle all the way out as well as pulling back on the wheel to keep the nose from dipping . ''
clearing her throat that felt as dry as sandpaper , megan jerked on the throttle button before pulling on the steering wheel .
it was a little harder considering how sweaty her hands were .
`` keep it steady .
you 're doing great . ''
as they came closer and closer to the runway , megan fought the urge to close her eyes , but she realized that would not be the right thing to do .
instead , she braced herself for the impact .
the moment the wheels hit the asphalt she shrieked and clutched at the steering wheel .
`` do n't fight the bounce .
we 're fine .
you 're fine . ''
they skidded along the pavement .
`` okay , now ease up on the wheel and push on the tops of both pedals to apply the brakes . ''
without thinking , megan stomped her feet , causing the plane to screech .
`` easy , '' pesh said .
she let her feet off the brakes , and they began to coast .
`` now you 're going to bring it back into the hanger . ''
`` oh , hell no !
i would end up mowing out the side of the building or another plane ! ''
megan cried .
pesh 's amused chuckle died quickly at the death glare she shot him .
`` megan , you 'll do fine .
you just landed a plane .
i think you can handle pulling into a hanger . ''
she scowled at him .
`` fine .
but when you have to file a huge insurance claim , i 'm going to say 'i told you so . ' ''
`` we 'll see , '' he replied .
she could tell he was fighting back a smile the way he kept biting down on his lip .
`` all right , take a right here , '' he said , pointing to where the runaway split .
she turned the wheel to the right and began easing her foot down on the brake when she saw the hangers come into view .
`` which one is yours ? ''
`` i share the third one .
luckily for you , it 's pretty much a straight shot in .
just watch out for my dad 's plane . ''
megan jerked her horrified gaze over to his .
`` i could be taking out your dad 's plane ? ''
pesh shook his head .
`` you 're not going to take out anyone 's plane , megan .
i have faith in you . ''
she gripped the steering wheel until her knuckles turned white .
after taking a deep breath and giving herself a mental pep talk , she started slowly easing the plane inside the hanger .
even though she was far away from the back wall , she hit the brakes .
`` is this okay ? ''
`` looks good to me .
now you want to pull on the red knob . ''
`` the one that says mixture ? ''
`` yeah , that 's the one .
it will kill the engine . ''
when megan pulled on the knob , the plane shuddered into silence .
she could n't help sitting absolutely frozen for a few moments , processing everything that had happened .
pesh 's hand reached out to rub her shoulder .
`` you okay over there ? ''
he asked .
turning her head , she smiled .
`` i think so . ''
`` you were starting to worry me for a minute . ''
`` i think i was worrying myself . ''
pesh 's warm laugh made her tingle in parts it should n't .
with the adrenaline depleting from her system , she knew exactly what she wanted to do .
or maybe the more appropriate word was who she wanted to do .
frantically , she unbuttoned her seat belt and dove over into his lap .
`` megan , what in the hell are you doing ? ''
he demanded .
her response to his question was to kiss him .
greedily her mouth devoured his lips .
as her tongue thrust into his mouth , her hand went between them to cup his growing erection .
he groaned while she worked him over his pants .
when she rose up on her knees to get a better grip of him , she banged her head against the ceiling of the plane .